Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama weather in May (Gifu, Japan)

Curious about the climate in Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama this May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama typically includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 20°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 9°C.

Precipitation

Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 207 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 17 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With approximately 192 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama. May and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama climate page with graphs.

 

Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 207 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 192 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Fukui, Japan (64 KM, 40 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in May

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

3/10

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